Here are some selected incident reports from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office.
Friday, Oct. 29:
6:29 a.m., deputies were detailed to North Murdock Avenue, Willows, for a report of Shawn Van Gieson allegedly being intoxicated and attempting to drive a vehicle. Deputies responded to the scene and observed Van Gieson attempt to flee from the front door of the residence. Van Gieson allegedly refused verbal commands to stop and pulled away from deputies. After a short struggle, Van Gieson was detained in handcuffs. Deputies learned Van Gieson had a prior injury inflicted by his canine. Van Gieson was later released to the care of Enloe Ambulance to be treated for his pre-existing injuries.
8:53 a.m., Yesenia Gonzalez called the sheriff’s office and reported her 2010 Chevrolet Traverse was hit during the night. Deputy Turner responded and met with Gonzalez, who said she last drove her vehicle on Oct. 28 and parked it on East Laurel Street in Willows at about 7:30 p.m. On Oct. 29, Gonzalez went to take her kids to school and noticed that her vehicle was damaged on the rear driver’s side. Gonzalez said she did not hear the collision and could not provide any suspect information. Gonzalez estimated the cost of the damage to be about $8,000.
10:52 a.m., Natalia Ionina from Enloe Hospice reported the expected death of Abe Giesbrecht, 71, of Glenn. The decedent suffered from pre-existing illness and was entered into hospice care on July 20. Next of kin Rose Giesbrecht (spouse) was present at the time of death. The decedent was released to the care of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.
10:54 a.m., deputies observed Jonathan Hanson and Joshua Hanson arguing in the Diamond Gas Station’s parking lot at 1300 West Wood Street. Deputies contacted both parties and deescalated the situation. Deputies initiated an investigation that led the deputies to allegedly discover drug paraphernalia and narcotics.
3:38 p.m., Nurse George Ruirui of the Willows Care Center reported the expected death of Ralph Gregory, 86, of Chico. The decedent suffered from a pre-existing illness and was entered into hospice care on Oct. 13. Next of kin, Nancy Gregory, was notified by medical staff of the death. The decedent was released to the care of Affordable Mortuary out of Chico.
5:10 p.m., Mollisa Dominguez reported the expected death of James Holmes, 48, of Orland. The decedent suffered from pre-existing illness and was entered into hospice care on Sept. 27, with the Willows Care Center. Next of kin, Andrew Holmes (son), was present at the time of death. The decedent was released to the care of the mortuary.
10:39 p.m., Herlindo Parades contacted the sheriff’s office, alleging he was assaulted by Elizabeth Stevens while at a party in the area of County Roads M and 6. Deputy Tuma was dispatched and contacted Parades, who said Stevens hit him on the head with a bottle during an argument. Deputy Tuma initiated an investigation. Communications said Parades had an active felony warrant for his arrest out of Glenn County. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was released to jail staff for booking.
Saturday, Oct. 30:
2:01 a.m., Deputy Tuma was dispatched to 4520 County Road FF in Orland for the report of a disturbance. Deputy Tuma contacted the involved parties and after an on-scene investigation, Jose Luis Garcia Mojica, 40, was placed under arrest for alleged misdemeanor domestic violence. Deputy Tuma transported Mojica to the Glenn County Jail, where he was released to jail staff for booking.
3 p.m., Nesly Plata requested to speak with a deputy regarding threats. Deputy Huichapan responded to the Best Western, 475 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, and contacted Plata. Plata told Deputy Huichapan that Rosa Betancourt was constantly calling her workplace (Best Western) and harassing her. Plata was informed by one of her co-workers that Betancourt threatened to kill Plata and her husband if Plata did not return her phone call. Plata informed the deputy that Betancourt did not know who her husband was and requested documentation of the incident at this time. While speaking with Plata, Betancourt called the business several times. Deputy Huichapan spoke with Betancourt and informed her of the complaint. Betancourt denied making threats against Plata and was making other statements that did not make sense. Betancourt became uncooperative and before hanging up with her, Deputy Huichapan counselled her on her behavior and told her to stop calling the business. Before clearing the call for service, Deputy Huichapan provided Plata with information regarding the restraining order process and suggested she obtain one. Deputy Huichapan told Plata to call the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office if she needed further assistance.
8 p.m., while on patrol in the 4200 block of County Road 200, a deputy witnessed a 14-year-old boy attempt to run in front of his patrol vehicle. The deputy contacted the child and determined him to meet the criteria for a mental health evaluation. The boy’s father was notified and the child was subsequently transported to a local medical facility, where he was turned over to medical staff.
Sunday, Oct. 31:
2:17 p.m., Deputy Thompson was detailed to an anonymous report of a mailbox that had been knocked over near the Willows Post Office. eputy located the box and contacted a responsible party for the post office. The deputy was told they were aware of the incident that had occurred sometime the previous day and were in the process of repairing it. No further assistance was requested.
7:41 p.m., Larry Huffman contacted Glenn County Communications and reported his father-in-law, Lester Stevens, was just assaulted at Sud’s Coin Operated Laundry, 208 West Wood Street. Deputies responded and contacted Huffman and Stevens. Stevens said as he exited the business, he entered a vehicle he believed was his, but later learned it was not. Stevens was punched in the chest by the owner of the vehicle, which caused him to fall backwards. Stevens declined medical attention and did not have any additional information on the other person or other vehicle. Stevens and Huffman requested the incident be documented.
10:30 p.m., deputies were detailed to the ampm, 1399 West Wood Street, Willows, after Leland Sisk reported he and his grandson, Byron Burrows, were in an argument. While en route, Glenn County Communications confirmed Burrows had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant issued for his arrest, out of Glenn County. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Sisk, who reported the argument was verbal only and stated he did not wish to report any other crimes. Deputies located Burrows in the parking lot of the Super 8 Motel shortly after and arrested him without incident. Burrows was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was turned over to jail staff for booking. His bail was set at $7,000.
Monday, Nov. 1:
1:34 a.m., Sara Rott from Enloe Hospice reported the expected death of Joy Pekarek, 96. The decedent suffered from a pre-existing illness and was entered into hospice care on Oct. 28. Next of kin, Lynn Pekarek, was contacted by nursing staff and was notified of the death. The decedent was released to the care of the Neptune Society in Chico.
9:44 a.m., Deputy Sheldon responded to investigate an inmate in the Glenn County Jail who was in possession of a possible weapon. After an investigation, it was learned inmate Scott Grundy was in possession of an improvised weapon while in the custody of the Glenn County Jail. A report was forwarded to the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office.
2:18 p.m., Billiegh Woods reported possible fraudulent activity with her husband’s credit score and requested to speak to a deputy. Deputy Ramirez responded and contacted Woods and her husband, Aaron Hill. Deputy Ramirez told of ongoing mail thefts at the Cedar Hills apartment complex in Willows. Hill said they were attempting to purchase a new vehicle and discovered his credit score had substantially lowered since March of 2021. Hill discovered several attempts to open credit cards in his name. Hill did not have any possible suspects, but was advised by the Federal Trade Commission to make a report with law enforcement.
4:43 p.m., at Highway 99 and County Road 33, Deputy Lourenzo conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a black 1999 Mercedes-Benz for not having properly functioning brake lamps. Deputy Lourenzo contacted the driver, Naomie Orona, and passenger, Jesus Villarruel-Basurto. A records check revealed Villarruel-Basurto had an active felony no-bail warrant for his arrest out of Colusa County. Villarruel-Basurto was subsequently placed under arrest, transported, and booked into the Glenn County Jail. Orona was released from the scene with a warning and the Mercedes-Benz was released to her at Villarruel-Basurto’s request.
8:05 p.m., the CHP requested a deputy respond to assist one of their officers at French and Jefferson Streets in Willows. Deputy Goodwin responded. CHP Officer Vazquez was on scene with a man, who was identified as Thomas Kawasaki. Officer Vazquez said he was contacted by a nearby resident, who said Kawasaki was standing outside in the area for about 30 minutes. Officer Vazquez stated Kawasaki allegedly admitted to recently using methamphetamine. Deputy Goodwin contacted Kawasaki, who said he was dropped off at a nearby residence by a friend. Kawasaki knew he was in Glenn County but did not know which city. Kawasaki allegedly admitted to smoking methamphetamine several hours ago. Kawasaki’s pulse was 142 at about 8:21 p.m. and 148 at abou 8:23 p.m. Kawasaki’s pupils appeared dilated and showed slow to little reaction from direct light. Kawasaki’s estimation of 30 seconds was 15 seconds. Kawasaki was subsequently arrested for allegedly being under the influence of a narcotic in public and unable to care for his own safety or the safety of the public. Kawasaki was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was booked, to be released when sober. Kawasaki was also allegedly found to be in possession of prescription painkillers. The label on the prescription bottle had been partially torn off and the contents inside were crushed. The prescribing clinician for the medication was the same as for Kawasaki’s other medications. Due to being unable to confirm that the medication belonged to Kawasaki, it was seized for destruction. [Editor’s Note: Methamphetamine is not a narcotic, but the prescription painkillers probably were.]
11:22 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance at 2637 Highway 99, Artois. Deputies arrived on scene and conducted an investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation, Lyle Cheever was arrested and booked into the Glenn County Jail for alleged domestic violence.
Tuesday, Nov. 2:
6:31 a.m., while on patrol, Deputy Rasmussen observed a vehicle that had been involved in a rollover traffic accident sometime during the night. Cheryl Massa was also on scene and in the process of calling 911. Massa was driving by County Roads 39 and S and observed the vehicle but did not observe the accident itself. Medical, fire, and CHP personnel were requested by the deputy. The deputy contacted the driver of the vehicle, Tyler Lindemann, who was trapped in the vehicle. The deputy stood by with Lindemann until the arrival of CHP and medical personnel. The scene was turned over to the CHP upon their arrival.
1:37 p.m., Willow Care Center registered nurse Hank Book reported the expected death of Barbara Jean Bachand, 94, who suffered from pre-existing health conditions. Bachand was admitted into Willows Care Center on May 22 for comfort care. Family and next of kin were at the decedent’s bedside at the time of death. The decedent was released to the care of Newton-Bracewell Funeral Home of Chico.
6:53 p.m., Leah Gonzalez of Willows alleged her estranged husband, Pascual Gonzalez of Willows, threatened their 10-year-old daughter and punched the roof of her car. Deputy Ayres contacted the involved parties and a report was taken. A report was forwarded to the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office and CPS for review.
Wednesday, Nov. 3:
12:46 a.m., an anonymous person reported there being a party next to their apartment at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, with Mary Leste of Elk Creek yelling and screaming allegedly while holding a kitchen knife. Leste was confirmed to have several local warrants, one of them being a felony. Deputy Ayres contacted Leste on the property in open public view. Leste was taken into custody and not found to be in possession of a knife. Leste was booked into the Glenn County Jail.
12:58 a.m., while on an unrelated call for service at the Cedar Hills Apartments in Willows, Deputy Goodwin observed Seth Dominguez-Feathers walking through the apartment complex. The deputy knew Dominguez to have a warrant for his arrest out of Glenn County. Glenn County Communications confirmed the warrant and Dominguez was subsequently arrested. Dominguez-Feathers was transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was booked.
10:41 p.m., on the southbound side of Interstate 5, at Highway 162, Deputy Turner conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a 2001 Lexus Is300 for vehicle code violations. Deputy Turner contacted two occupants inside the vehicle, Dale Taylor and Shannon Marshall. A records check revealed both Taylor and Marshall had outstanding warrants for their arrest. Glenn County Communications confirmed Taylor’s no-bail felony warrant and Marshall’s $7,000 bail misdemeanor warrant. Taylor and Marshall were placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail for booking.
Thursday, Nov. 4:
1:53 a.m., while on routine patrol, Deputy Chavez observed Felipe Joaquin Cortes standing outside of Circle K in Willows. Deputy Chavez contacted Cortes. Glenn County Communications conducted a records check and confirmed a local no-bail warrant. Deputy Chavez placed Cortes under arrest and transported him to the Glenn County Jail, to be booked by jail staff.
6:28 a.m., Enloe staff in Chico contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office and reported having a patient with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Deputy Huichapan contacted registered nurse Hamend via telephone, as requested. R.N. Hamend told Deputy Huichapan that Brent Allinger of Glenn was treated at their hospital regarding a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to R.N. Hamend, Allinger told staff at the hospital he placed his .45 caliber handgun inside his pant pocket and it accidently discharged and shot him on his right foot. R.N. Hamend said the gunshot wound was non-life-threatening and Allinger was treated and discharged from their facility. A records check on Allinger through Glenn County Communications revealed he was not prohibited from owning firearms.
8:09 a.m., Erica Reyes of Hamilton City requested to speak with a deputy regarding a cold theft from her vehicle. Deputy Huichapan contacted Reyes via telephone, as requested. Reyes told Deputy Huichapan that earlier in the morning, she noticed the driver’s side door of her vehicle was not properly shut and the items she had inside her center console were scattered on the driver seat. Reyes told Deputy Huichapan her black $15 purse was missing. Inside the purse, Reyes had her debit card, food stamp card, California driver’s license, and $3,200. Reyes reported there was no damage to her vehicle and was unsure if the vehicle was locked or not due to having issues with her key lock. Reyes had no suspect information, said she deactivated her debit card, and requested documentation of the incident at this time. Deputy Huichapan inquired about surveillance cameras. Reyes said she had surveillance cameras but her vehicle was not within the perimeters of the camera.
10:24 a.m., Ruby, from Enloe Hospice, reported the expected death of Robert Dean, 83, of Willows. The decedent suffered from pre-existing illnesses and was entered into hospice care on Nov. 3. Next of kin, Glenn Dean, was notified of the death and deputies confirmed the notification. The decedent was released to the care of F.D. Sweet & Son Mortuary, Willows, who was to be contacted by Enloe Hospice.
1:43 p.m., deputies responded the intersection of West Laurel and South Butte Streets, Willows, for a traffic collision. Upon arrival, Deputy Lourenzo contacted Jana Baber, who was driving her 2007 Honda Pilot, and Alma Padgett, who was driving her 2006 GMC Sierra. During an on-scene investigation, it was determined that Baber was driving the Honda east on West Laurel Street when Padgett drove the GMC south on South Butte Street, into the intersection, without properly stopping at the stop sign. As a result, Padgett’s GMC collided with Baber’s Honda. No major injuries were reported as a result of the collision and all parties declined any medical attention. Deputy Lourenzo assisted both parties in exchanging information and both were provided with information.
3:23 p.m., deputies conducted traffic stop on a black 2002 Honda Civic near the intersection of French and North Butte Streets, Willows. Deputies contacted Lucky Wyatt II seated in the front passenger seat and had prior knowledge of outstanding misdemeanor warrants issued for his arrest, out of Glenn County. Deputies confirmed the warrants and arrested Wyatt without incident. Wyatt was ultimately transported to the Glenn County Jail, where he was turned over to jail staff for booking. Total bail was set at $62,000.
5:14 p.m., Deputy Lourenzo responded to the intersection of Highway 99 and County Road 57, in Willows, for a report of a traffic collision. Upon arrival, Deputy Lourenzo contacted Iriana Mendoza, who was driving her 2017 Ford Explorer and Taylor Cabral, who was driving his 2015 Dodge Ram pickup. During an on-scene investigation, it was determined that while both vehicles were stopped at the stop sign, Cabral reversed his Dodge Ram, which collided with the front end of Mendoza’s Ford. No injuries were reported as a result of the collision. Deputy Lourenzo assisted both parties in exchanging information and both were provided with options.
8:34 p.m., Mohammad Hediae contacted the sheriff’s office, reporting a man attempted to use a counterfeit $20 bill to purchase fuel. Deputy Tuma was dispatched and contacted Hediae, who said the man attempted to purchase $10 in gasoline with the counterfeit bill. Hediae stated he informed the man that the bill was counterfeit and would be calling law enforcement. Hediae said the man asked for the bill back and asked that law enforcement not be called. Hediae stated he gave the bill back to the man and the man left, stating they would be back to pay for the gas. Hediae provided the license plate number for the man’s vehicle: California license plate #DP783VX. Hediae declined to pursue criminal charges for the theft of the fuel and requested the incident be documented. Deputies searched the area for the involved vehicle but did not locate it.
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